Tool & Design - Mechanical Engineer

Peak Technologies•Flint, MI

17h

About The Position

Automation Intelligence, a Peak Technologies company, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical tooling and components based on customer specifications and project requirements. The role supports the full product lifecycle, including design, development, documentation, testing, and implementation. It collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders and integrates design with manufacturing and assembly processes. Occasional travel to customer sites is required to support installation and attend meetings. The role works with engineering, production, and project departments. It does not require supervision of direct or indirect reports. The Mechanical Engineer is accountable for business target delivery and decision-making, and is expected to combine business and technical judgment with a broad view of projects and the ability to execute plans.

Requirements

Technical education or background in mechanical design or engineering.
Mechanical design experience, including calculation of loads, forces, and capacities.
Proficiency with Fusion 360 or comparable CAD software for detailed modeling and drawings.
Understanding of system design principles, material selection, and tolerance application.
Familiarity with manufacturing and plant layout validation.
Experience with engineering documentation, drawing creation, and project planning.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills for engineering assessments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively and take direction as needed.
Ability to engage professionally with customers and travel when required.
Reliable transportation is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents, procedure manuals, and correspondence, and to speak effectively with customers and employees at various organizational levels.
Ability to take accountability and responsibility for business target delivery and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
Knowledge of General Motors tooling design standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine mechanical designs using Fusion 360 and related CAD software.
Design complex tooling from concept through finalized drawings.
Analyze data to inform engineering decisions and improve functionality and performance.
Collaborate with project managers to define schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
Engage in system design activities to ensure components function cohesively.
Generate design specifications, technical drawings, reports, and other engineering documentation.
Communicate project updates and design changes with internal teams and clients.
Apply appropriate tolerances and material selection in designs.
Provide technical assistance and mentoring to other team members as needed.
Support project goals across design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing stages.
Travel as needed to customer sites for meetings and installation support.
Perform other duties as assigned.